Our Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, has announced that gyms will be allowed to re-open as of January 20th, provided they follow health protocols to ensure they are operating safely.
Here are some of the new regulations:
Throughout this pandemic, closing businesses has been a temporary measure to help protect our hospitals from becoming overwhelmed, keep people safe, and to slow the sudden and rapid spread of the virus. Businesses which have been affected by the December 22nd PHO order can still apply for the COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant.
Here are some of the new regulations:
- There must be at least 7 square metres of space between workout machines or between people in a group class.
- Masks must be always worn, except when actively exercising.
- Pre-bookings for drop-in individual fitness should be implemented where operationally possible
Throughout this pandemic, closing businesses has been a temporary measure to help protect our hospitals from becoming overwhelmed, keep people safe, and to slow the sudden and rapid spread of the virus. Businesses which have been affected by the December 22nd PHO order can still apply for the COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the many gyms and fitness centres in our community which have had to innovate and adapt to restrictions by offering virtual or outdoor classes, and by temporarily closing at times. Thank you for doing your part to keep Saanich safe and healthy.
There are many great gyms and fitness centres in Saanich South. With the gradual reopening starting tomorrow I encourage you to check them out! Here are just some of them:
- 30 Minute Hit – 102-4475 Viewmont Ave
- Canada’s Best Karate – 201-4442 West Saanich Rd
- CMATS Martial Arts – 4512 West Saanich Rd
- Crossfit Lifetree – 6021 West Saanich Rd
- Falcon Gymnastics – 208-721 Vanalman Ave
- Fit in Motion – 956 Burnside Rd West
- Karen Clark Dance Studio – 4499 Viewmont Ave
- Kenzen Karate – 4349 West Saanich Rd
- Oxygen Yoga and Fitness – 4454B West Saanich Rd
- Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence – 4371 Interurban Rd
- Real Fit – 4396 West Saanich Rd
- Resurgence Training – 1130 Burnside Rd West
- Saanich Commonwealth Place – 4636 Elk Lake Dr
- Skillz Canada – 3-4011 Quadra St
- Victoria Sport and Social Club – 5166 Cordova Bay Rd
Sincerely,
